Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988): Not “So Bad It’s Good”—Just Brilliantly Good
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988): Not “So Bad It’s Good”—Just Brilliantly Good "A masterclass in practical effects, satirical worldbuilding, and committed absurdity—disguised as a B-movie." — 4/5 Stars Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) review: Let’s be clear—this is not “so bad it’s good.” It’s simply good . Brilliantly, joyfully, inventively good. Directed by Stephen Chiodo and brought to life by the Chiodo Brothers’ legendary practical effects team, this cult classic isn’t a joke. It’s a fully realized, satirical sci-fi horror that treats its absurd premise with total sincerity—and in doing so, achieves something rare: a film that’s both hilarious and genuinely unsettling. The premise is deceptively simple: evil extraterrestrials who look like circus clowns descend upon a sleepy American town, using cotton candy cocoons, balloon animals, and popcorn guns to harvest humans for foo...